Smallest Cities in Basque Country

Top 60 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Basque Country

1 Deba 5,253

2 Usurbil 5,559

3 Elexalde 5,683

4 Villabona 5,822

5 Urnieta 5,827

6 Lezo 5,867

7 Berango 6,064

8 Aretxabaleta 6,319

9 Güeñes 6,681

10 Elorrio 7,041

11 Lekeitio 7,254

12 Balmaseda 7,684

13 Ortuella 8,360

14 Zalla 8,379

15 Zumaia 8,751

16 Zierbena 9,418

17 Ondarroa 9,546

18 Zumarraga 9,834

19 Amurrio 10,286

20 Oñati 10,896

21 Elgoibar 11,220

22 Azkoitia 11,266

23 Sopela 12,359

24 Arrigorriaga 12,435

25 Beasain 13,557

26 Andoain 14,679

27 Bergara 14,707

28 Azpeitia 14,786

29 Pasaia 15,990

30 Mungia 16,209

31 Gernika-Lumo 16,244

32 Ermua 16,252

33 Hondarribia 16,458

34 Bermeo 16,937

35 Lasarte 17,782

36 Amorebieta 17,842

37 Oria 17,842

38 Tolosa 18,044

39 Laudio / Llodio 18,314

40 Hernani 20,222

41 Arrasate / Mondragón 22,019

42 Zarautz 22,627

43 Erandio 24,262

44 Eibar 27,406

45 Sestao 27,445

46 Durango 28,229

47 Galdakao 29,226

48 Leioa 31,197

49 Errenteria 38,767

50 Basauri 42,657

51 Portugalete 45,826

52 Santurtzi 46,978

53 Santutxu 60,000

54 Irun 61,983

55 Getxo 80,770

56 Algorta 82,624

57 Barakaldo 100,435

58 Donostia / San Sebastián 185,357

59 Gasteiz / Vitoria 257,407

60 Bilbao 347,342

The smallest cities in Basque Country (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Deba has a population of just 5,253. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

1. At 5,253 residents, Deba is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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